Pep Guardiola has described Manchester City target Robert Lewandowski as the “most professional player” he has ever come across.

The Blues are being heavily linked with a bid for the Bayern Munich striker this summer.

And Guardiola, who is due to take over as City boss from the outgoing Manuel Pellegrini on July 1, has fuelled the rumour mill by showering the Polish ace – who has scored 19 goals in 19 Bundesliga games this season – with praise.

“He is the most professional player I have ever met,” said Guardiola, ahead of Bayern's German Cup quarter-final against Bochum.